Some may say that fenders look dorky. I would say they look better than dried worms, road debris and a creaky bottom bracket look on your bike. I do wish I had gone with the silver color though. This bike has too much black happening. It's because I chicken out every time I choose a component or accessory... just when I think I'm brave enough to go flashy. Perhaps some new bar tape is in order to liven things up a bit. We'll see.
In the meantime, I'm no longer afraid of the rains. Bring it. I armed for just about any circumstance.
Get out there.
I guess I used to think fenders were dorky, much like a person could have the perception that rocket science is dorky, but the effects of the dorky behavior are quite genius.
ReplyDeleteThese days I tend to hold the cyclist with fenders in much higher regard than others.
@ Chris - Amen!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Chris. A fendered bike means the rider intends to ride in the rain, or at the very least, won't mind the rain. A bike commuter is godly, in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteToo much black is happening here, kind of Darth Vaderish. Do you have other panniers at home?
@ anngiebikes - all my panniers are black! :(
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I got it. Add something red and inexpensive. I'd add a red plastic flower, but I'm a girl. How about a red water bottle. Red bar tape. Red toy tied to the handlebar-you've got kids. Jeesh, every single thing on your bike is black and serious! Lighten up man-Wink. Do you use toe clips? Red leather toe straps. Orange and black looks swell too. (Can you tell I'm having fun here?)
ReplyDelete@ anniebikes - Ha! You're having way more fun than I have with color!
ReplyDeleteOK, now you've got an exact twin to my bike. Gotta say, though, I think the black is kinda cool!
ReplyDelete@ Tracy - in like Johnny Cash on a bike. Nothing wrong with that!
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